The problem of desertification is least in which of the following continents?

Correct Answer: A. Europe

Explanation: As per the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD, 1994), Desertification is the land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting mainly from climatic variations and human activities. As per the UNCCD Global Land Outlook 2022 , Most severely affected - Africa and Asia, Moderately affected - Australia Least affected - Europe. As per FAO (2020) report, Land under desertification risk - less than 8% of Europe, Over 40% in Africa PYQ’s Solution English 13 About 30% in Asia . Reasons for less Desertification in Europe: Temperate climate Dense vegetation Strong land management policies (EU Soil Strategy, afforestation programs) Major global hotspots of Desertification - Sahel (Africa) and Thar–Central Asia belts (Asia) .